Marlon Asher

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Marlon Asher Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Ganja Farmer with new EP. More than just a song, Ganja Farmer became a global anthem one that gave a voice to the overlooked, the oppressed, and the cultivators living on the frontlines of survival. Now, 20 years later, Marlon Asher returns to the record that defined his legacy with the Ganja Farmer EP, a powerful anniversary tribute celebrating one of the biggest reggae songs of its time. Presented in collaboration with VAS Productions, this project is not simply a re release. it is a reimagining, honoring the past while stepping boldly into a new era. 21 years after releasing his hit Ganja Farmer, Marlon Asher returns with an oeuvre called Safe. While this is exciting news, even more thrilling is the name of the producer behind the twelve tracks (plus the short interlude On My Way): Donovan “Don Corleon” Bennett, the mastermind of the early 2000s who has kept a low profile in reggae music recently. Listening to the opener Give Praises, a reduced Nyabinghi piece featuring “the Messenjah” Luciano, we encounter two more outstanding characteristics of the release. For one, the consciousness and spirituality of the lyrics, coupled with deep faith that is mirrored in the final King’s Highway and in the title track, Safe. On the other hand, there is an impressive list of featured artists, most of which have accompanied Marlon Asher for years on his journey. Thus, Sizzla is not only a respected colleague, but also a brotherly mentor who helped Asher with practical advice and even took him on tour to Japan recently. Together the two singers step boldly onto the laid-back, bassline dominated Never See Us Fall, encouraging us to “fix our crown” and keep pushing whenever obstacles come up. Equally powerful, Tarrus Riley and Capleton lend their well-known voices to Diamonds & Gold, a song complaining about the gangsterism that sweeps islands like Jamaica and Trinidad. “Why are their hearts so cold?” Not cold but warm has been…

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